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Gorham voters approve budget Incumbent Robitaille BY CRAIG LYONS THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM— The proposed operating budget for the town of Gorham was approved Tuesday, though not without some opposition. At the annual town meeting, voters approved the proposed $3,837,797 operating budget for the town, which is a $57,379 increase over last year’s budget. Voters approved the warrant article by a show of hands. The Gorham Board of Selectmen recommended the budget, and the budget committee recommended it by a 5-3 vote. Finance Director Denise Vallee said the increase is due to personnel benefits, but most of the lines contained in the operating budget are down from last year. Several residents felt that due to the economic times, the voters should cut the budget.

Mark St. Germaine said times are tough and it’s time to cut back. He echoed a comment made during the annual school meeting, and said it’s time to say “no.” John Losier, one of the budget committee members who voted against recommending the budget, said the economy in the area is terrible and the taxpayers are finding it tough to absorb more increases. Losier said while he didn’t want to designate specific areas to cut, the town should look to see if there are purchases that can be put off for a year or other items it can live without to reduce the budget. Jay Holmes proposed an amendment to cut the operating budget down to an even $3 million. see GORHAM page 7

wins reelection bid BY CRAIG LYONS THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM— Incumbent Paul Robitaille Tuesday won his re-election bid for the Gorham Board of Selectmen during the annual town election. Robitaille received 227 votes while challenger Terry Rhoderick received 164 votes. Aside from the race for the Board of Selectmen there were only three other contested seats on the ballot: a one-year term on the planning board, for a three year seat on the planning board and for a seat on the Gorham Randolph Cooperative School Board. “I want to thank the community of Gorham for giving me the chance to serve another three years,” said Robitaille. He said the vote shows the community has confidence in what he’s done during his previous terms on the board. He added he looks forward

to working to bring prosperity to the community. Robitaille said Rhoderick ran an excellent campaign leading up to the election. While Rhoderick wasn’t elected to the Board of Selectmen, he won a twoyear seat on the budget committee. In the race for the oneyear seat on the planning board, Earl McGillicuddy won the seat with 211 votes and incumbent John Losier received 162 votes. There were three candidates for two three-year seats on the planning board on the ballot as well. Incumbents Dan Buteau and Mike Guay won the seats. Buteau received 253 votes, Guay received 250 votes and Robert Mengel received 79 votes. The last contested race was for the G.R.S. School Board. Three candidates filed for see ROBITAILLE page 5

Voters adopt noise ordinance BY CRAIG LYONS THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

John and Greta Smithson, of Randolph, wait their turn to vote before Randolph town meeting in the Randolph town hall. (GAIL SCOTT PHOTO)

Randolph voters add $4,500 to town budget BY GAIL SCOTT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

RANDOLPH—In a calm town meeting Tuesday, Randolph voters chose to add $4,500 to the requested (and approved) town budget of $448,857 in order to aid the Family Resource Center and the Gorham Community Learning Center, both in Gorham. The appropriation for the Family Resource Center is $3,000 while the appropriation for the Learning Center is $1,500. Both amounts were included on the warrant by petition of local citi-

zens but they were not recommended by the selectmen. The town meeting agreed that these institutions provide valuable services to the community at large and should be supported, after some discussion of how much Shelburne and Gorham are appropriating for each and some clarifying of confusion about the two institutions which are independent non-profit organizations. A number of Randolph voters initially thought they were one organization. see RANDOLPH page 9

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GORHAM— Gorham residents Tuesday voted by a narrow margin to recommend the Board of Selectmen approve a noise ordinance. The recommendation from Gorham residents passed only by a 74- 70 vote at the annual town meeting. Some residents felt the ordinance is needed to control excess noise in town, including engine brakes on tractor trailer trucks, while others felt the ordinance is too restrictive and could do more harm than good. Town Manager Robin Frost said the ordinance isn’t designed to be restrictive, but rather have a broad interpretation. She added the reason for this is so police can deal with the complaints on a case-by-case basis. One of the major reasons

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behind putting together the ordinance was the noise that comes from tractor trailer trucks using engine brakes in the downtown. Ron Dagasse said the noise from the trucks can be disruptive to businesses, like his motel, but also to the residents along Route 2 and 16. He added people are fed up and this proposal is a way to calm things down. “I think it’s a fantastic proposal,” said Ron Dagasse. Robert Demers asked why the town was getting involved with the noise since it’s and issue for the state, because the state owns Routes 2 and 16. He added the local police are already stretched and this is just adding something else for them to deal with. Selectman Paul Robitaille said the town attempted to contract the state to deal see ORDINANCE page 15

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Discovery returns one last time KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. (NY Times) — The shuttle Discovery braved the hellish fire of re-entry for the last time Wednesday and glided back to Earth to close out the space plane’s 39th and final voyage, an emotioncharged milestone marking the beginning of the end for America’s shuttle program. Dropping through a partly cloudy sky, the commander, Steven W. Lindsey, and Col. Eric A. Boe of the Air Force guided Discovery through a sweeping left overhead turn, lined up on Runway 15 and floated to a picture-perfect touchdown at 11:57 a.m. Eastern time to wrap up an extended 13-day space station assembly mission. As it coasted to a stop under a brilliant noon sun, Discovery’s odometer stood at some 5,750 orbits covering nearly 150 million miles during 39 flights spanning a full year in space — a record unrivaled in the history of manned rockets. “And Houston, Discovery, for the final time, wheels stopped,” Mr. Lindsey radioed flight controllers in Houston. “Discovery, Houston, great job by you and your crew,” replied Charles Hobaugh, an astronaut in mission control. “That was a great landing in tough conditions, and it was an awesome docked mission you all had.”

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(NY Times) — Illinois became the 16th state to ban capital punishment as Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday signed an abolition bill that the state legislature passed in January. “Since our experience has shown that there is no way to design a perfect death penalty system, free from the numerous flaws that can lead to wrongful convictions or discriminatory treatment, I

have concluded that the proper course of action is to abolish it,” Mr. Quinn said in a statement. “With our broken system, we cannot ensure justice is achieved in every case.” Mr. Quinn, a Democrat who became governor in 2009 and was elected to a full term in November, said during the 2010 campaign that he supported the death penalty when applied “carefully and fairly,” but

added that “I am deeply concerned by the possibility of an innocent person being executed.” He had kept the question of whether he would sign the bill unanswered since it passed on Jan. 11. In his statement Wednesday, he said that “for me, this was a difficult decision, quite literally the choice between life and death,” and one that required “deep personal reflection.”

In Egypt, preparations Qaddafi forces batter rebels for a rarity: A real vote in strategic refinery town

CAIRO (NY Times) — Amr Moussa kicked off his attempt to become Egypt’s first president in a real election with a raucous town-hall-style meeting on Tuesday, taking a few potshots at the previous government while promising to be the caretaker leader needed to fix the country’s political and other ills. “No president will say, ‘Oh, I will be here until the last beat of my heart,’ ” said Mr. Moussa, drawing laughs from several hundred of the mostly young people packed into a popular cultural center. The ousted president, Hosni Mubarak, used the line in one of his last speeches as he attempted to cling to power. “No!” Mr. Moussa said. “It will be: ‘Until the following date.’ ” Mr. Moussa, 74, a former foreign minister and then longtime secretary general of the Arab League, is considered the front-runner in the presidential race.

RAS LANUF, Libya (NY Times) — Forces loyal to the Libyan leader, Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, repulsed a rebel push to the west on Wednesday and then counterattacked with airstrikes and increasingly accurate artillery fire on the strategic refinery town of Ras Lanuf, which the rebels have held for several days. Dozens were injured in Ras Lanuf, Libya, on Tuesday, where rebel fighters kept a tenuous hold. In the western half of the country, elite government troops continued

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Final juror seated in Gribble trial

The final juror has been seated in the Christopher Gribble insanity trial. A woman who appears to be in her 60s was the 16th and final juror selected. Gribble has admitted killing Kimberly Cates, of Mont Vernon, and taking part in a home invasion that seriously injured her 11-year-old daughter. Gribble says he was insane at the time. Wednesday’s jury selection hearings began with the removal of a juror who had previously been seated. The judge did not give a reason for the man’s dismissal. The trial will begin Thursday morn-

ing, when jurors will hear preview statements at 9 a.m. before leaving to view the Cates home. The other juror seated Wednesday is a woman who appears to be in her 40s who admitted having some media exposure to the case. Several juror candidates were interviewed Wednesday and dismissed for cause. One of those excused was a man who told the court he works with a man who lives next door to the Cates family. —Courtesy of WMUR

Hundreds face 4th day without power PLAINFIELD —More than 300 people are expected to spend a fourth day without power, according the New Hampshire Electric Co-Op. The power company has 40 line crews fanned out across towns in the western part of the state where heavy icing on Monday caused extensive damage to trees and power lines. As of late Wednesday morning, 950 NHEC customers were without power. The majority were expected to have power restored by the end of the day, but more than 300 may not have power back until 3 p.m. Thursday. The following is a list of those towns and areas: PLAINFIELD: 49 members in areas off Center Road, Willow Brook Road CHARLESTOWN: 110 members in the areas of South Hemlock Road,

Route 12A, Jabe Meadow Road, Old Turnpike Road ACWORTH: 103 members in the areas of Crane Brook Road, Luther Hill Road, Parsons Road LANGDON: 51 members in the area of Holden Hill Road CORNISH: 44 members in the areas of Cornish Stage Road and Leavitt Hill Road HANOVER: 5 members on Goss Road and Tunis Road CANAAN: 14 members on River Road National Grid customers also experienced outages, but the 250 without power were expected to be back online by Wednesday. Fewer than 100 customers with Public Service of New Hampshire remained without power on Wednesday. —Courtesy of WMUR

House committee recommends school funding constitutional amendment BY GARRY RAYNO THE UNION LEADER

CONCORD — The House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform voted 12-2 Wednesday to recommend the House approve a proposed constitutional amendment that would give lawmakers sole control of education standards, accountability and funding. House Speaker William O’Brien, who proposed the amendment Friday, told the committee today the amendment would allow the state to target education aid and end the statewide property tax. He the amendment would “allow us to use an approach that has worked well in the past with the towns and school districts and the state working collaboratively to decide what the standards should be and how the towns should achieve it.” Supporters believe the amendment would remove the court’s jurisdiction over education and give the legislature back its policy making authority over education.Several committee members questioned O’Brien about using the word “reasonable” and said

that would continue to give the courts a say over legislative action. O’Brien said the courts would still have a say whether reasonable is used or not. The vote to recommend the bill was down party lines with Republicans supporting the amendment and Democrats opposing it. The state has grappled with education funding issues for more than a decade and lawmakers have proposed many constitutional amendments to address the Supreme Court’s Claremont decision, but all have failed to garner the needed three-fifth votes of both the House and Senate to be placed on a general election ballot. If the legislature approves the amendment and it is placed on the 2012 general election ballot, a twothirds majority is needed to change the constitution. The committee also recommended HB 650 be approved. The bill would allow school districts to hold special school district meetings without having to seek superior court approval if lawmakers change the amount of state education aid for school districts this year.

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State budget belt gets tighter BY TOM FAHEY THE UNION LEADER

CONCORD — A House budget panel got a sobering look yesterday at the state’s fiscal problems, as it reviewed a list of potential cuts to hospitals, children, disabled and the elderly for the next two years. Health and Human Services Commissioner Nicholas Toumpas reluctantly brought the House Finance subcommittee a list it asked for with $400 million in potential cuts. The reductions would bring the HHS budget back to 2004 levels. Toumpas said the effect of the cuts “would be a dismantling of the infrastructure vital to all citizens, not just the ones who we serve directly.” He said he fears the cuts will hurt the North Country and rural corners of the state worst. “We are putting this set of actions forward because we were asked to, in order to meet a target. There’s no way we support any of these reductions. No way,” Toumpas said after the hearing. The proposal lowers state spending on the HHS budget by almost $350 million below Gov. John Lynch budget’s plan for the next two years, to $1.1 billion from Lynch’s $1.4 billion. Rep. Neal Kurk, R-Weare, said he asked for the cuts to be figured against current spending so the committee will have all options on the table; the panel has to wrap up its wok by March 17. The plan cuts Medicaid and child health services, low-income child care subsidies, programs for the disabled, the elderly, the mentally ill, nursing homes, as well as public health programs -- including drug and substance abuse programs, family planning and sexually transmitted disease prevention. Hospitals would be the worst hit by far, taking $167 million of the cuts, and absorbing a tax hike on top of it. The plan leaves in question what kind of cuts in aid the federal government will make, since the state would be breaking its promise to

maintain current spending levels in some areas. As painful as the list appears, Kurk told his subcommittee, “My assumption is that everything here is going to go into effect.” The only way to avoid that, he said, would be for panel members to make a convincing argument against specific cuts. Kurk said later the $400 million target he set for Toumpas was “an arbitrary number” that he selected as a place to start. He said he will work to see that a Thursday public hearing on the budget will include comment on the HHS outline. Hospitals across the state would lose all the money they now get to make up for charity care they provide. The reimbursements come through a Medicaid enhancement tax that qualifies the state for federal payments. That tax would rise to 6 percent from 5.5 percent now, but none of the federal money would go back to the hospitals, raising the risk of federal penalties. The tax hike, plus several fee increases proposed in the HHS package, would put the committee at odds with Republican policy if they took effect. The GOP leaders have ruled out new or higher fees or taxes. They have also said they will not downshift state expenses by placing the burden of budget cuts on local communities. Leslie Melby of the New Hampshire Hospital Association said the tax hike “runs completely counter to what we’ve heard from Republican leadership.” The cuts in Toumpas’ list will affect patients at all income levels, she said. “If they want to begin unraveling the health care system the state has in place, this is a way to do it. The impact will be devastating,” Melby said. Kurk acknowledged the cut in hospital payments “certainly will impact health insurance rates. They are likely to go up because hospitals will downshift . . . They’re going to have to get their money from somewhere else.”

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In response to Renee Stewart’s letter To the editor: Go back to school Renee and learn how to read. I never once mentioned cutting teacher’s salaries or positions, nor did I cut down what the teachers do and don’t do…that would be a whole other letter. What I did write was, “I don’t think that the teachers’ wages should be reduced, just the department heads and administrative workers.” Did you notice that word: don’t! As far as department heads and administrative workers, I was referring to Cascadden and Dupont, not the ladies sitting in the office, answering the phones, typing the department heads’ letter, etc., as they are not getting paid anything close to what the department heads are making. And as far as volunteering time, my wife volunteered for many, many hours at Brown School and she enjoyed it. However, Hillside was another story, she doesn’t volunteer there because she does not like the way some of the students are treated by certain staff members…again another story for another time. We still participate in fundraisers and other events to earn money for the schools. Also, I didn’t put the sal-

aries in the paper. I truly think most of the citizens in Berlin were shocked when they sawwhat some of these people earn. Somebody is responsible for these wages and should justify them to the citizens of Berlin. As far as your comment, “would you spend 30 plus years working somewhere without a raise?”, yes, I would and most people do. Face it; most employers can only pay out so much in wages and benefits! Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, however when responding to letters don’t put words or assumptions in someone else’s letter. All I did was list some facts and two thoughts and I never said that my thoughts were the right answer. However, I know that something needs to be done with the school budget and like many taxpayers we are sick and tired of picking up the burden. Wake up, the police and firefighters, whom are putting their lives at risk every second that they are at work, are getting paid much less than most of the school employees. How can anyone justify that? Michael Bisson Berlin

Just where are the job creation plans? To the editor: The Republican elected tea par-tiers where elected on the platform of being “Laser pointed “ on job creation. In two months we have not seen

one proposal on job creation. The individual issues are all too real. What we have seen is assaults on unions, public employees, women’s rights, see PLANS page 5

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Once upon a Berlin Time Nadeau brothers, lumberjacks of 1947

Hello fellow Berlinites. During the beginning of January, I received an email from a man named Ray Nadeau. Ray got my name and email address through the public library as many people do, when they are seeking help with local history. He was wondering if I could find an old article about his father and four uncles that appeared in the local papers about sixty-four years ago. Evidently, these men had a unique situation. Now, Ray was not from Berlin and he had never been here. I also believe that he said he had no relatives here. Attached to his email was a picture taken in 1947 of five Nadeau brothers, who came from Quebec and worked in the woods for the Brown Company. Thus, my search began. During these years, the Berlin Reporter had a Brown Bulletin section and that is what I searched. If it had to do with the Brown Company, I figured that this was the place to find it. In less than one half hour I found what Mr. Nadeau wanted and the library sent it to him. I notified Mr. Nadeau that I had found what he wanted and he said that he was extremely happy after all of these years, to find the story that accompanied this picture. Ray told me that although his father had passed on, one or two of his uncles that were in the picture still resided in Quebec and they gave him the approximate year. As for Ray, he lives in Connecticut. This story generated my interest to write about the Nadeau brothers and another top woodsman that worked for the Brown Company in these years. I also thought that it would be of interest to my readers. One must realize that the Brown Company had hundreds of men that worked in the woods, doing different types of work. At one point, almost 6,000 woodsmen of some type worked to get the wood from the forests to the mills in Berlin. They included scalers, cooks, teamsters, cutters, log drivers, surveyors and many more. Some of these men were a cut above the rest and their story was put into print. The story of the Nadeau brothers took place when they were working at Brown Company’s Metallic Brook camps in western Maine during 1947. This is an area whose water

Omer Roberge

dumps into Richardson Lake, so that the logs could be driven to the paper mills in Berlin. The headline above the picture read: “Metallic Brook men challenge Paul Bunyan, with one man cutting better than 22 cords of wood per week and others producing 16 to 18 cords near Richardson Lake, Maine”. The caption under the picture of the five Nadeau brothers stated that they were cutting far above the average amount of pulpwood turned out by the average woodsman. Those pictured left to right were: Leopold, Jacques, Daniel, Lauriet (Ray’s father) and Gilbert Nadeau and they all produced 16 to 18 cords of pulpwood per week. Daniel, the brother in the middle, was known to his fellow workers as “the bull of the woods” and averaged over 22 cords per week for many weeks. By comparison, the average woodsman back then turned out around one twelve cords a week. When a woodsman back in the late 1940s cut and piled from one and one half to two cords of four foot pulpwood daily, he was considered a good producer and full fledged lumberjack. Now, when he would put up three cords and more during a day’s work, he was really “going to town”, so to say. At this point, he was only slightly overshadowed by that famous fictional character, Paul Bunyan. At the Metallic Brook camps in 1947, not one but several men were cutting better than three cords daily and they did this for quite a few weeks. The Nadeau brothers, who hailed from our northern neighbor of Quebec, along with one of their cousins, were all cutting see WOODSMEN page 5

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ROBITAILLE from page one

two three-year seats on the board. Barney Valliere and Suzanne Demers won the seats. Valliere received 242 votes, Demers received 235 votes and incumbent Julie St. Germaine received 149 votes. The remaining seven other seats on the ballot were uncontested. Grace Lapierre received 368 votes for town clerk; Lee Carroll received 369 votes for water and sewer commis-

sioner; Rufus Ansley received 315 votes for library trustee; Todd Butler received 320 votes for library trustee; Dorothy Ferrante received 349 votes for trustee of the trust funds; Jane Legere received 337 votes for trustee of the trust funds; and Greg Corrigan received 315 votes for a Shelburne at large member for the school board. There are five open seats on the budget committee since no one filed to run for them this year.

PLANS from page 4

This puts a tremendous strain on the budget. (We should give tax breaks to bring jobs back and to keep them here) A example of a traitor to this country is is Exxon Mobil who paid 15 billion dollars in corporate taxes all to counties overseas, not a dime to the USA even though most of thier profits came from the US. These same traitor companies are also the biggest supporters of the Tea Party finances which makes the Tea Party as big as a traitor to this country as the companies who give them financial support. By making the traitors to the USA pay a fair share of their taxes we can create jobs and cut the deficit by 100s of billion dollars a year! Frank Borowski Gorham

WOODSMEN from page 4

keen axes and expertly filed saws, went about their business of pulpwood cutting with an air of efficiency and a seemingly unhurried manner. Each man had their own particular style or method of handling an axe and saw, making every move count, with very little motion wasted. Some of these cutters used an unorthodox style, but just as in baseball, the best batting stance did not always make the best hitter. The original writer of this story, Angus Morrison, went on to describe the great amounts of food that these hard working woodsmen ate, which was supplied by the great cooks of Brown Company. Things have certainly changed since these days. Just a few short years later, another Paul Bunyan of the woods emerged in the Brown Company camps. His name was Omer Roberge. I am sure that the Nadeau brothers, along with many other men of the woods, graduated from hand tools to mechanical tools such as the chainsaw just as Roberge did. In 1954, Mr. Roberge took top honors at the Farmer’s Field Day in Littleton, New Hampshire. In this contest, he had to chop a 12 foot birch log into three equal parts, splitting each section into quarters an then piling them. Besides being a great man with a saw and axe, Roberge was also winning contests and proving his ability with the newest tool of the woods, a chain saw. Of these great woodsmen, many have passed on. As mentioned, Ray Nadeau tells me that only one or two of his family woodsmen members are still with us. Also, I am sure that a few are still around in Berlin. These hardy men certainly had a difficult job working long strenuous hours just to make a living and support their families. Questions or comments email poof@ne.rr.com. Also, join the many fans of “Once upon a Berlin Time” on Facebook and take a guess at the mystery picture of the week.

rights, food safety, pensions, prenatal care, science, public broadcasting and on and on. Not one on increasing jobs. The big progress in creating jobs and cutting the deficits will be made when we make the 83 out of 100 biggest companies who make huge profits selling products in this country to pay their share of taxes. These companies are traitors to the USA because they evade paying taxes by having their headquarters over seas. The same (traitor ) companies get huge tax breaks by moving manufacturing operations overseas not only to evade paying taxes but eliminating good paying employment for true Americans who need jobs. When people lose their jobs they have the government to supply a level of support.

pulpwood on parallel stump roads. The eldest, Daniel, who was just thirty years old, was their top cutter, but brothers Leopold, Lauriet, Jacques and Gilbert were no slouches either, when it came to cutting, as each of them produced 16 to 18 cords each week. Cousin Germaine was right there with his family members and also considered a great woodsman. Along with the Nadeau brothers, there were many other woods workers employed by the Brown Company and doing a great job. Some of these men were World War II veterans. Garnet Chouinard of Berlin was a four year Air Force veteran and he was teamed up in the yarding crew with Bob Clifton, who was a veteran from Texas. Lewis “Slim” Sumner of Berlin, who was overseas for 22 months, worked as a stump cutter and produced his daily quota of four-foot pulp also. There were also veterans from Suncook, New Hampshire, in the yarding crew, along with many other young men who found decent paying jobs that would support their families, by working in the woods for the paper mills of this city. Pulp cutting, which was done by the woodsman who worked alone, was known as “stump cutting”. This operation included falling a tree, limbing (cutting off the branches), then sawing it into four-foot lengths. They also had to pile these four feet sticks into cord piles and then mark each end of them with a stamp hammer bearing a company designed logo. In addition to this, many of the Brown Company woodsmen did their own swamping. “Swamping” was the cutting away of the underbrush and or clearing a swath through the woods, so that the trees in and along the edge of the area could be felled and worked up for piling along the edge of a cleaned section. Stripped to their waist in the warm months, these youthful men, with their

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LEOMINSTER -- Irma G. (Padovano) Oliva, 92, former longtime resident of 6 McKinley St, Leominster, died Monday, March 7, in the Coos County Nursing Home, Berlin, N.H., after a brief illness. Her husband of 47 years, Albert J. Oliva, died in 1998. She leaves one daughter, Isabel A Neal and her husband, Haven, of Berlin; one granddaughter, Maria Neal and her husband, Jeffrey Parker of Randolph; one sister, Grace Celuzza of Plainview, Long Island, N. Y.; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Joann L Oliva of Leominster in 2007, and by a brother, Hugo S. Padovano in 1977. Mrs. Oliva was a secretary for the Padovano & Sons Insurance Agency for many years. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of the Lake Parish, and originally was a member of St. Anna’s Parish in Leominster, where she was the Parish’s first organist from 1937 to 1946 and a member of St. Anna’s Drama Club. She also organized the first junior-senior choirs at that parish. She was a former president of the Regina Elena Women’s Lodge #1600 of the Fitchburg Order of the Fitchburg Sons of Italy. She was a member of the Italian Cultural

Center of Fitchburg State University, and spoke and read Italian fluently. She enjoyed opera and symphonies and was a 1936 graduate of Leominster High School. She was born in Leominster, on July 10, 1918, a daughter of the late Michele and Isabella (Placentino) Padovano, and lived in Leominster all of her life before moving to Berlin to live with her daughter three years ago. Her funeral will be celebrated on Saturday, March 12, from the SmithMallahy-Masciarelli Funeral Home and the Fitchburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 243 Water St, Fitchburg, with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Church, 1400 Main St, Leominster. Burial will follow in St Bernard’s Cemetery, Fitchburg. Callng hours at the funeral home are on Friday, March 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. Flowers may he sent or memorial contributions may be made to the Activity Fund of the Coos County Nursing Home, 364 Cates Hill Rd., Berlin, N.H. 03570 or may be left at the funeral home. See www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net for further information.

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BERLIN -- Marie Rose L. Girouard, 89, of Coos Street, Berlin, passed away Monday, March 7, 2011 at her home following a period of declining health. Born on March 12, 1921 in Berlin, she was the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Dubois) Allard. On April 27, 1946, she married Marcel Girouard who passed away in 1966. Marie Rose was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening, cooking, spending time at the family camp at Nay Pond, and spending time with her family and relatives. She was a communicant of Angel Guardian Church in Berlin, now known as St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish. She is survived by two sons, Marcel Girouard of Berlin and Robert Girouard and his wife Clarice of Manchester; two daughters, Marie J. Morrissette and her husband Albert of Berlin and Diane Sheets and her husband John of Gorham; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; a sister, Sr.

Marie Blanche Allard, PM of Hudson. Her brother, Eddy Allard, pre-deceased her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Berlin. The Rev. Mark E. Dollard will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Berlin. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, (Wednesday, March 9) Marie Rose L. Girouard at FleuryPatry Funeral Home, 72 High St., Berlin,(Use School St. entrance). Memorial donations may be made to AV Home Health & Hospice, 59 Page Hill Road, Berlin, NH 03570.

Raymond Paradis WEST MILAN -- Mr. Raymond Paradis, 84, of 214 Spruceville Road, West Milan, NH, passed away on Friday March 4, 2011 at the Coos County Nursing Home in Berlin. He was born in Laconia, NH, on January 4, 1927, the son of Eugene and Alfreda (Raymond) Paradis and moved to West Milan in 1969. Raymond was a veteran of the US Navy. He had been employed by Norelco in Lynn, Mass., and lastly as a driver for Berlin City

Dealerships. He was a member of the White Mountain Post #2520, VFW and was a volunteer driver for the D.A.V. for ten years and loved hunting and fishing. Members of the family include his five children, Raymond Paradis, Jr., and his wife Deborah of Malden, Mass., Jeannette Paradis Young and her husband Gary of Center Conway, Robert Paradis, Sr., and companion see PARADIS page 7

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Romeo J. Theriault

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BERLIN -- A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Romeo J. Theriault, of Berlin, on Friday, March 4, 2011, at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish with Reverend Steve Lepine, as celebrant. The cantor was Emilie Stiles, accompanied by Susan Ramsey, as organist. The acolyte was Robert Pelchat, and the crucifer was Cecile Sickler. The pall was placed by Reverend Steve Lepine and his daughter Claire Roberge, who also placed the cross. His daughter, Louise Holt, did the Eulogy. Serving as readers were his granddaughter Kristine Roberge and his great-granddaughter Kayla Holt. The offertory gifts were presented by his granddaughters Phyllis Mayhew and Maureen Nolin. Internment followed the service at, St. Anne Cemetery, in Berlin. Serving as pallbearers were, his step-grandsons Mike and John Holt, his grandsonsPARADIS from page 6

Mary of Seabrook, NH, Cheryl Paradis and companion Paul Croteau of Berlin, and Kathryn LaPointe and husband Glenn of Franklin, NH; seven grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; two brothers, Armand Paradis of RI and William Paradis of Massachusetts; one sister, Evelyn Manna of Lynn, Mass.; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Kathryn (MacKenney) Paradis, and a brother, Richard Paradis. GORHAM from page one

Voters defeated Holmes’ amendment and spoke out against such a cut. “It’s seems a bit irresponsible,” said Jay Guilmette. He added he feels cutting that amount from the budget seems like an arbitrary cut. Alice Winturri said to make such a cut without saying where to take the funds is irresponsible. She added that she doesn’t see how the town could run with almost $1 million gone. Before voters struck down Holmes’ amendment, Selectman Paul Robitaille defended the proposed operating budget.

in-law John Daley and Jeremy Roberge, his grandson Marc Theriault and friend Bill Pike. Walking down the aisle with the pallbearers was his grandchildren, Maureen Nolin, Christine Roberge, Phyllis Mayhew, Karen Holt and Mark Theriault. Full military honors were performed by White Mountain Veterans Council, made up of members from the following veterans’ organizations, American Legion Posts 36 and 82, Richard Demers Det. MCL, and veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2520. Alpha Company 1st. Battalion and 25th Marines from Topsham, Maine, were in attendance, Major Carabine with Lance Corporal John Allen folded and presented the flag, Lance Corporal Stephen Roop played Taps. There were numerous friends and family members that attended the services from in and out of town. Funeral Services were be held on Monday March 7, 2011 at 11 a.m., at the Bryant Funeral Home, 180 Hillside Ave., Berlin, NH. Interment with full military honors will be held in the Riverside Cemetery in West Milan on Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends called at the Bryant Funeral Home, 180 Hillside Ave., Berlin, NH on Sunday afternoon and evening, March 6, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. To sign the guestbook, please visit www.bryantfuneralhome.net. “This is a lean budget,” said Robitaille. Robitaille said the budget was put together keeping in mind what’s happening in the community. He added the town tried to find ways to reduce spending and hold down insurance costs in the budget. Though, he said putting off purchases or cutting capital reserve funds would wind up costing the town more if a piece of equipment needs to be replaced. Aside from the operating budget, voters approved the 31 other funding articles on the warrant. The total budget, including all the warrant articles, is $5,430,308.

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BERLIN -- Looking for a summer camp where your kids will have fun while getting outdoors and active? Registration has opened for the 2011 summer programs for youth (boys and girls age 10-17) at Barry Conservation Camp in Berlin, N.H. Youth who enjoy hands-on learning about outdoor skills, conservation and the environment will feel right at home. Barry Camp is a weekly, overnight summer camp operated by the UNH Cooperative Extension 4-H Program and the N.H. Fish and Game Department. To select camp programs and register, visit http:// extension.unh.edu/4H/4HCamps. htm or contact 4Hcamps@unh.edu or 603-788-4961. "Our staff takes pride in creating a special place where kids can discover their individual strengths. Campers and staff work together as a team in the hope that everyone leaves camp with a greater awareness of themselves and the world around them," said Larry Barker, Coos County Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development. 2011 Summer Camp programs at Barry Conservation Camp include: * N.H. NATURAL LEADERS -June 26-July 1. Ages 14-17. Cost: $575 This leadership development program is designed to inspire emerging environmental and community leaders through active engagement in outdoor recreational and educational experiences. Campers will get a hands-on look at air quality research, aquatic systems, wildlife management and forestry operations, plus hike in and stay overnight at an Appalachian Mountain Club hut. Led by professionals from the UNH Cooperative Extension, Appalachian Mountain Club, N.H. Fish and Game, N.H. Department of Environmental Services and N.H. Student Conservation Association. Visit http://www.wildnh.com/ naturalleaders. * MINI-CAMP -- July 5-8. Ages 8-12. Cost: $285 Mini-Camp is perfect for firsttime campers and younger children! This abbreviated session will include 3 nights and 4 days. Campers will enjoy our caring staff, who will introduce them to many fun and exciting camp activities. Learn about nature, try your hand at crafts, explore outdoor games, sing around the campfire...this week has it all. * HUNTER EDUCATION -- July 10-15. Ages 12-16. Cost: $475 Join N.H. Fish and Game Department Hunter Education staff, volunteer instructors and camp counselors to learn and practice safe, responsible and ethical hunting. Campers who successfully complete an online Hunter Education Course prior to coming to camp are eligible to earn a hunter safety certificate. * 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS --

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$10 at the door - no advance tickets Fifteen people visited the Bone Marrow Drive held for Larry Boucher Friday, March 4, at AVH.Among them were (front row seated) Koren Labrecque and Michelle Lessard, AVH employees who flank Boucher (l-r). Koren and Michelle joined the registry. Also attending were: back row, AVH volunteers Lorraine and Normand Lacroix who flank Michael Guglielmo, BSS, MA. Michael is an ambassador of DKMS Americas for New England. RANDOLPH from page one

While approving the budgeted amounts, voters commented on a variety of interests in the town. Bill Arnold noted that there are a number of gravestones in the Durand Road cemetery that have been tipped for several years. He suggested they be righted properly. Selectperson Michele Cormier said there is money in the budget for such maintenance issues. Auvie Kenison questioned the cost of Highway and Streets when the major work scheduled this coming season is the renovation of Randolph Hill Road which is a separate issue. Selectman Chairman Ted Wier noted that normal maintenance on the roads would continue but would be done in conjunction with the Randolph Hill Road reconstruction. Edith Tucker requested that the present trash collection agent start on Randolph Hill Road for a change, since residents in the Valley, where collection usually starts, have to be sure to get their trash to the roadside first thing in the morning, perhaps even as early at 6:50 a.m. Wier said the trash collection schedule is up to the contractor. Bill Arnold asked why, if Randolph pays Gorham $800 for recreation, Gorham did not reciprocate for the Gorham residents who use Randolph’s recreational facilities. He requested that the selectmen look into the question. Ernie Demers proposed moving the War Memorial from in front of the old school house (former library) to the Ravine House site or “some other site.” Moderator David Willcox replied that no one had thought about doing so. Wier noted that the plaques could be moved. Alan Lowe objected to the idea of moving the memorial because the school house had probably served as the school for “some of the people on the memorial.” Bob Potter questioned the amount of money being paid for debt service, as compared with the amount of interest the capital reserve funds were earning. He noted that

it doesn’t make sense to be receiving a quarter percent on the capital funds while paying out much more interest than that on the remaining debt (of $75,000). He asked that next year, selectmen think about using the capital funds to pay down the debt and establish a new start for the capital funds. In other matters, Randolph voters accepted Nekal Lane as a town road and overwhelmingly approved the five proposed land-use amendments, intended to clarify town positions, such as providing that the minimum requirement of buildable land per dwelling has to be met by showing that there is a single, conjoint or integrated area of such land and that a use authorized by special exception will lapse if not exercised for five years. One of the amendments adds maple syrup production to other uses that are permitted as of right within the Town of Randolph. In the election for town officers, the ballots provided for write-ins. There were a lot of write-ins, but the top vote getters were as follows: Michele Cormier for selectperson with 83 votes, followed by Bob Ross with 12; Connie Chaffee for treasurer with 20 write in votes; M. Lark Andreas won 91 votes for Trustee of Trust Fund; Steven Hartman was elected cemetery trustee for three years with 87 votes; Alan Lowe won the most write in votes for Board of Adjustment with 17 votes, followed by Ray Aube with 6, Ron Ouellette with 3 and Bob Ross with 3; Wendy Walsh was elected Auditor with 86 votes. Jim Baldwin won the post of cemetery trustee for 2 years, but since he doesn’t live in Randolph now, the next top vote getter was Karen Eitel with three write in votes. Dede Aube was elected library trustee for three years with 92 votes. Bob Ross was elected to the Planning Board with 26 write in votes, followed by Gail Scott with 8 write in votes. Gregory T. Corrigan of Shelburne was elected “At Large” member of the Gorham/Randolph/ Shelburne Cooperative School Board with 88 votes.

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––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Thursday Boy Scout Pack 207: meets every Thursday at 6:30 in the St. Michael’s School cafeteria. Berlin-Gorham White Mountain Rotary Club: Meets every Thursday 730 to 830 a.m., Town & Country Inn Shelburne. FMI email info@whitemtrotary.org Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, noon. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) Mt. Jefferson LDG. #103 I.O.O.F.: meets second and fourth Thursdays of month, 7 p.m., 701 Presidential Highway, Jefferson. FMI 1-802-892-6684 or 723-0766. Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am – 6pm; Saturdays: 10am – Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30pm. The NH Downloadable Audio Book Program available to patrons, who are able to choose from a varied and extensive collection. FMI at 466-2525 or gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com. AA Meeting: noon to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Berlin Knights of Columbus: Third and Fourth Degree meets on second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., St. Anne’s lower hall, Berlin. Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. for members and guests from September to May. Shelburne Library Schedule: Thursdays - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. U-Turn Youth Group: invites all youth ages 12 to 17 to join us on Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Lots of fun, fellowship and just what you need to pick up your week. Call Steve at 752-5374 at Harvest Christian Fellowship, a Foursquare Church. Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous: 12 to 1 p.m., Discussion Meeting, St. Barnabas Church, corner of High and Main St., Berlin. Step Book Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Berlin. Exercise Classes: Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin, 4 to 5 p.m. (FMI 752-2545) Pre-School Reading, Arts, Crafts Program: Errol Public Library, 10:30 a.m. To register, call Ann Bragg at 483-7720 or go to the library from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday through Saturday. F. O. E. Eagles 1464: Meets first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. The Salvation Army Thrusday Afterschool Programs: 3 – 3:30, snack and homework help; 3:30 – 4 Timbrels; 4 – 4:30 Sacred Dance; 4:30 – 5 Singing Company; Dinner; and Boys Adventure Corps and Sunbeams. For more information please call 7521644. Dummer Library Hours: 3 to 7 p.m. (FMI 4490995, E-mail: dpl@ncia.net) Berlin and Coos County Historic Society Moffett House Museum: Open five days, Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Can also be opened by appointment. Call 752-4590. Available are historical documents, school yearbooks, Berlin/ Gorham directories, annual city reports, city and county reports, Brown Bulletins, old books, artifacts and more. Serenity Steps: 567 Main Street. Berlin’s peer support center. Open Monday to Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 8 p.m. Offers a variety of support groups and activities to area’s Friday AA Meeting: Discussion Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Discussion Meeting, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., AVH. Weekly “Luck of the Draw” Cribbage Tournament. Gorham American Legion, 6 Androscoggin St., Gorham, $5pp: registration 5:15 to 5:45; play starts 6 p.m. Call Legion for more info 466-2433. Bingo: St. Anne Hall, 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Theatre North. Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, noon. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) Berlin Area Head Start Accepting Applications: For children between the ages of 3-5 years old. This is an income eligible program. Call 752-5464 to schedule an appointment to enroll your child.

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by Abigail Van Buren

PROMISE OF SECRECY IS SACRED TO COOKS WHO RELISH MYSTERY

DEAR ABBY: I’m responding to the letter from “Craving the Cakes in Florida” (Jan. 30), complaining that her sister-inlaw wouldn’t reveal the secret ingredient in a late relative’s pancake recipe. As a cook who has many of my own kitchen secrets, I’d be upset if one of my family members were to reveal them to anyone I didn’t authorize. A promise is a promise, and it should never be broken! Believe it or not, recipes are intellectual property. How presumptuous for “Craving” to expect her in-law to divulge a secret from the family’s tradition. She should enjoy the meal when she’s at her sisterin-law’s, and work on developing her own mystery dish. -STAYING MUM IN CHARLESTON, S.C. DEAR STAYING MUM: Many readers agreed with you about the importance of keeping a promise. Some of them also were sure they knew the secret ingredient that made the cakes so memorable: buttermilk, ricotta cheese, nutmeg, vanilla extract, Irish Cream, Kahlua, lemon juice, oatmeal, yogurt, cinnamon, malted milk, cornmeal, sour cream and cardamom. (This is making me hungry!) Read on: DEAR ABBY: I obtained a recipe upon the death of an aunt who wouldn’t share it until she passed away. I did not think she was selfish. I fondly remember her serving these cookies the few times a year we saw her. I bake them for special occasions -- holidays, birthdays, graduations, etc. -- and mail them to family and friends out of state. The treats are special and everyone looks forward to receiving them. If everyone had the recipe, it would lose its distinction. When I am no longer able to bake them, I will happily pass the recipe on to a relative to continue the tradition. -- BETH IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR ABBY: I was taught a promise is sacred. Do you really think the in-law should sacrifice her honor over a pan-

cake recipe? They may be delicious, but breaking my word would leave a bitter taste in my mouth. -- PROMISE KEEPER IN VIRGINIA DEAR ABBY: A friend gave me a cinnamon bun recipe that had been in his family for as long as anyone could remember. About 15 years ago, his house caught fire and he lost most of his possessions, including that recipe. His siblings had misplaced it and the only person to have it was me. Sometimes it’s good to share something, if only with one other person. That way, treasures aren’t lost forever. -- LISA IN RENO DEAR ABBY: Because the relative had shared the recipe with “Craving’s” sister-in-law, technically it was no longer a secret. If it was to be kept a secret, then shouldn’t the relative have told no one? I feel the in-law is free to share the secret with a clear conscience. I’d like to know what it is, too! -- FOODIE IN TENNESSEE DEAR ABBY: I think I know the ingredient in the hot cakes recipe. My daughter was co-owner of a small restaurant. Everyone begged for the secret of the waffles there. It was bacon grease in the batter. Not healthy -- but delicious. -- MARGARET IN WHITTIER, CALIF. DEAR ABBY: I have been cooking for about 50 years. You can bet your boots the mystery ingredient is beer. That’s how my daddy made them. Use it instead of water for really light pancakes. -- PATRICIA IN TEXAS DEAR ABBY: I grew up in a family-owned restaurant. Grandma used club soda instead of water in the pancake batter. The results? Perfection. -- LAURENE IN CONNECTICUT DEAR ABBY: “Craving” should take a pancake to a retired home economics teacher. They can often discern the most mysterious of ingredients. -- SHARON IN NEBRASKA

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at: Dear Abby, c/o The Conway Daily Sun, PO Box 1940, North Conway, NH 03860

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THREE bedroom, heat, hot water, washer/ dryer, no pets, smokers, parking, security deposit, required, 752-7136.

UPRIGHT Piano, very good condition $100 (603)752-5751.

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BED- Orthopedic 11 inch thick super nice pillowtop mattress & box. 10 Yr. warranty, new-in-plastic. Cost $1,200, sell Queen-$299, Full-$270 King-$450. Can deliver. 235-1773 BEDROOM- 7-piece Solid cherry sleigh. Dresser/Mirror chest & night stand (all dovetail). New-in-boxes cost $2,200 Sell $895. 603-427-2001 Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. May add/subtract to fit kitchen. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,750. 433-4665 FIREWOOD green, cut, split, you pick up $170/cord. Will do 1/2 cords. 348-1524. RECLINER, $125; 2 end table, coffee table, $50, all excellent condition, 752-3916.

Free T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. Please call (603)986-5506.

Help Wanted CDL Driver positions and help ers for more info please call me after 2pm @(603)781-0399. IF you like fashion, if you like people and you have a flexible schedule Betty Dee's has the job for you. We offer good pay and good fun. Betty Dee's is looking for a part time sales associate. The job included sales, pressing and light cleaning. Please fill out applications at the employment office.

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ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE? Enjoy the quality of life found in the Mt. Washington Valley while working in a progressive hospital that matches advanced medical technology with a compassionate approach to patient care. Join our team and see what a difference you can make! In addition to competitive salaries, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes health/dental, generous paid time off, matching savings plan, educational assistance and employee fitness program. We have the following openings:

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 752-5858 DOLLAR-A-DAY: Ad must run a minimum of 5 consecutive days. Ads over 15 words add 10¢ per word per day. REGULAR RATE: $2 a day; 10¢ per word per day over 15 words. PREMIUMS: First word caps no charge. Additional caps 10¢ per word per day. Centered bold heading: 9 pt. caps 40¢ per line, per day (2 lines maximum) TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we will not issue credit after an ad has run once. DEADLINES: noon two days prior the day of publication except for Monday’s paper when the deadline is Thursday, 11 a.m. PAYMENT: All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, Visa and Mastercard credit cards and of course cash. There is a $10 minimum order for credit cards. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offices 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 752-5858; send a check or money order with ad copy to The Berlin Daily Sun, 164 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 or stop in at our offices on Main Street in Berlin. OTHER RATES: For information about the professional directory or classified display ads call 752-5858.

Animals

For Rent

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter

2 great apts. available. Great Landlord. 3 bedroom, 1st and 2nd floor. Call H&R Block (603)752-2372.

BERLIN 1 & 2 bedroom apts. heat and hot water, w/d, hookups, application required, 603-752-3959.

BERLIN: Emery Street, Large three bedroom, first floor, heat, w/d hook-up, newly renovated, off street parking, storage, $750/mo. 603-606-1134.

Cats & dogs Rozzie May Animal Alliance 603-447-1373

Antiques ANTIQUES, glass, furniture, & collectibles of all kinds wanted by Bob Gauthier, 449-2542. Specializing in Estate and Business liquidation. Bonded.

Autos 2000 Audi A6 AWD, loaded, $6000/obo; 2008 Chrysler Convertible, Crossfire, $20,000/obo, 603-449-2164. BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

For Rent 2 bedroom renovated, hard wood floors, Heat, hot water, (603)752-2607.

4 rooms, 2 fl, heath, hot water, off-street parking, downtown $550/mo plus deposit 752-3640, 91590474.

Are you working in the area and need a room for a night, week or by the month? Stay at a DuBee Our Guest Bed and Breakfast in Milan. Fully furnished including paper goods, full use of kitchen, wireless internet, Direct TV, barbecue grill, and cleaning service. $35 per night or $125/week. Owners have separate living quarters FMI call 603-449-2140 or 603-723-8722

BERLIN 2 bedroom, heat, hot water included, w/d hookups, HUD accepted. $525/mo 802-388-6904. BERLIN 3rd floor, 4 room, 2 bedroom, heated. Call (978)609-4010. BERLIN - Upper Main street, First floor, Three bedroom , recently remodeled, garage, $775/mo heated 723-5444, 631-0149. BERLIN: 1- 4 bedroom apts., $475- $750, includes heat, hot water, free moving truck, 723-3042.

BERLIN: Emery Street, small one bedroom, heat, off street parking, $450 603-606-1134. GORHAM: 13 Exchange St, (white bldg w/ black trim) 1 br, second floor, h/ hw, fridge and stove, no w/d hookup, no pets. Sec. dep. needed. Call: 466-3378 (8am-4pm, M-F or leave a message). GORHAM: one bedroom, heat, h/w, electricity, off street, parking, snow removal, 723-6310.

BERLIN: 2 bedroom, heat, secu rity, references, $600/mo. 207-233-9635.

HEATED- 2 bedroom, spacious, sunny, w/d hookups, no pets, no smoking, 1st floor. Security, references, $665/mo. Available 3/1/11. Berlin. (603)343-7912.

BERLIN: First ave. 2 and 3 bedrooms apartments, heat, h/w included, w/d hook-up, $600 & 700/mo. 508-309-0963.

LARGE warm room, laundry, cable, parking, wi-fi all included, $250/mo. $65/wk, Mike 326-3071.

• Registration Clerk- Temporary F/T and P/T, Minimum two years office experience. Familiarity with healthcare billing and diagnostic coding preferred. • Clinical Coordinator- Full-Time, RN with Wound Care exp. Resp. to coordinate clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. Must have organizational and leadership skills. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing pref. Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS, infection control, safety and all unit required skill review. • LNA/Unit Secretary- Per Diem, experience and NH LNA license required, weekend availability. • Clinical Applications Support- Full-time, Support Ambulatory EMR System, RN with IT experience. Clinical Informatics Degree preferred. 5yrs recent ambulatory experience required. Clinical liaison between IT and the clinical practices. • Diabetes Nurse Educator- Full-time, Involves both individual and group instruction in Diabetes self-management skills. Responsible for the insulin pump/CGSM programs and assist with inpatient hyperglycemic protocols. Needs to be a self-starter and exp. In Diabetes Care/Education. Requirements include CDE, BSN and NH nursing license. • Biller- Per Diem, Performs billing and collections functions of accounts with balances due from insurance companies. 2 yrs business college or specialized program preferred. Office and hospital exp pref. • Physical Therapist- Per Diem, Min Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy. Previous inpatient exp pref. Current NH PT License and CPR Cert req. Wknd and Wkday cov. • RN- Full-time, ACLS, BLS & PALS and some acute care exp and critical care exp pref. Must take rotating call. Positive attitude, team player, computer skills and critical thinking skills required. Lab Aide- Full-time- excellent Phlebotomy skills required, computer skills. LNA- Full-time- Provide care and activities of daily living for multiple residents of the Merriman House. Experience and NH LNA license required. Clerk- Temp. full-time- Medical terminology, data entry, office experience required. A completed Application is required to apply for all positions Website: www.memorialhospitalnh.org. Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860. Phone: (603)356-5461 • Fax: (603)356-9121

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Help Wanted

Always Ready, Always There. Call your local Recruiter! SSG Matthew Hawkins 603.340.3671

School Administrative Unit No. 20 Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

Registered Nurse Needed The GRS Cooperative School District is looking for a Registered Nurse for their Edward Fenn Elementary School. Interested candidates should have a minimum of 3 years direct nursing experience and be comfortable with independent decision making but willing to collaborate. They should also possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. To apply, send letter of interest, certification/license information, current references and resume to: Paul Bousquet, Superintendent SAU #20, 123 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581 (603-466-3632)

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Seeks qualified candidates for seasonal employment opportunities with a potential for full time. Primary work period consist of 40-60 hour weeks During April through August period for Errol wind energy project. Saturday work may be required. Safety minded individuals with good work ethics and positive attitudes only. Must pass pre-employment physical and drug test. Equal Opportunity Employer. Join the Employer of Choice. Apply online at www.mainedrilling.com, call toll free 1-877-633-2632, or email scooper@mdandb.com.

(603)447-1198. Olson’s Moto Works, RT16 Albany, NH.

Services HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison 367-8851. HANDYMAN services, snowplowing, roof shoveling, home maintenance, carpentry, painting, etc. call 915-0755. LOCKNESS Painters starting back for the year. Interior/Exterior, fully insured. Good prices, free estimates, new number, 603-752-2218.

MOWER MEDIC Part-Time Respite Provider A Homecare Provider is seeking people to provide awake overnight support for a male individual in a private home setting. Responsibilities will include monitoring and direct supervision throughout the night. Training will be provided to meet state requirements. Applicants must possess a valid NH driver’s license, auto insurance and will be asked to complete criminal and driver’s background checks. Applications are available at The Community Services Center c/o Cindy Lapointe, 69 Willard St. Berlin, NH 03570 or you may call for more information at (603)752-1005. E.O.E.

repairing throwers, mowers, blowers, augers, tillers, trimmers, chainsaws, etc. Here, there, anywhere. 723-7103. RAFFI'S painting and pressure cleaning. Residential and commercial pressure cleaning roofs, siding, driveways, carpet cleaning, lead removal certified, 603-723-2690, 603-915-0816.

16+ years experience! On-site computer repair, upgrades, wireless setup, virus removal, & more! (603)723-0918 www.TechProsNH.com TIM'S CARPENTRY All phases, kitchens, bathrooms, sheetwork, painting, wall papering, masonary and more. Free estimates, insured. 466-5933, 915-6216.

Wanted WEIGHT lifting equipment wanted. Steel weights only. Contact (603)915-3338. Will pick up.

Wanted To Buy BUYING junk cars/ trucks, heavy equip- farm mach., scrap iron. Call 636-1667 days, 636-1304 evenings.

Part Time Front Desk Attendant * Every other weekend * Club membership * Must be dependable

Please Apply in Person 130 Main Street, Gorham, NH

GORHAM RANDOLPH SHELBURNE COOPERATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT GORHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTICE OF VACANCY

HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHER (Maternity leave substitute)

The Gorham High School is seeking a dynamic, New Hampshire certified mathematics teacher who is enthusiastic about working in a small, rural community which fosters high standards and a commitment to provide positive educational experiences for all students. The successful candidate must be able to teach pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry. The position is available beginning at the end of April and continuing for the remainder of this school year and into the following 2011 – 2012 school year for approximately 9 weeks. Please submit a letter of intent, current resume, certification, transcripts and three current letters of recommendation to: Paul Bousquet, Superintendent of Schools, SAU #20 123 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581 (603)466-3632 Review of applications will begin on April 4, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. SAU #20 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Teller Berlin Office Part time position Woodlands Credit Union in Berlin, New Hampshire is seeking a highly qualified individual to become a Part Time Teller. The successful candidate will be goal oriented, personable, professional and passionate about exemplary member service. Money handling and computer experience required. Prior financial institution experience preferred. Flexible schedule. Approx. 20-25 hrs per week, Saturday mornings required. Woodlands Credit Union is the industry leader in Northern New Hampshire with a strong commitment to member service. We offer employees a professional working environment, competitive structure and a benefits package that includes an employer matching 401k, paid vacation and more. Pick up an application at any Woodlands location, online, or send resume to:

Joe Rodgers, V.P.H.R. 730 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 Berlin, Gorham, Conway and Plymouth, New Hampshire (603)752-5650 www.woodlandscu.com Equal Opportunity Employer

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Berlin Squirts traveled To Barre Vt., last weekend to play in the Barre Memorial Invitational Tournament. Berlin first played Lamoille, Vt., Saturday morning winning 8-3. Later they played the local Barre team and lost 5-3. Sunday morning they were at it again against Hanover, NH, and lost 1-0. Berlin had earned enough points with the tournament rules to land themselves in the finals. They played the local Barre team once again, and came up on top 2-1, winning the Barre Memorial Invitational Tournament! Pictured are: front row, Kurtis Grover, Noah Schoenbeck, Trent Labrecque, Tyler Rousseau, and Andrew Martel. Back row is Broedy Gagnon, Coach Bobby Rousseau, Ryan Bisson, Hunter Fauteux, Thomas Sullivan, Austin Scarinza, Cameron Delisle, Coach Matt Martel and Carter Richmond.

Lanctot’s buzzer beater ends Berlin’s season, 55-52 BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

SOUTHERN NH UNIVERSITY -- Dillon Lanctot’s three point shot as regulation time expired, lifted Somersworth to a heart wrenching 55-52 victory over the Berlin Mountaineers in the boy’s Division III semi-final playoff game at Southern NH University Tuesday. The loss concluded the season for a very good Berlin squad. The difference in the game came in the first half. The Toppers jumped out to a 16-10 first quarter lead. For Berlin, Curtis Arsenault four points and Jake Drouin a three-pointer, did the scoring for the Mounties. Somersworth got six points from Pat Lavin, and Brody Horning’s four point contribution. A 17-14 scoring advantage in the second quarter made it a 33-24 by halftime. Arsenault and Drouin had six points each for Berlin. Seven different players dented the scoring column for Somersworth. “In the first half Somersworth was clearly the hungrier team,”

said Berlin coach Don Picard. “They played with great energy, intensity, and enthusiasm. We didn’t come close to matching that intensity. We were passive and tentative against their zone, allowing one defender to pressure two offensive players. We seemed unable to make the one extra pass. Michalik was open against Somersworth’s zone and the ball never seemed to end up in his hands. We talked about the importance of limiting easy opportunities in the big floor in this environment. We knew they would try to penetrate and we had to keep the guards in front of us and out of the lane. We knew Fauci would release on our shots and take off down the floor and we had to get back. We knew that they were athletic and had to box out and limit put backs. Lavin was able to penetrate and score or dish for layins, Fauci beat us deep repeatedly, and they pounded us on the glass for most of the game.” The Berlin boys began to reduce their deficit by out scoring the Hill-

toppers 16-12, trailing 45-40 after three quarters of play. Berlin’s Arsenault had nine markers and Drouin another 3-ball. The Toppers got four points each from Fauci and Lanctot. Berlin worked hard all fourth quarter long and with three minute to play, they were within one possession to tie the game. Arsenault was whistled for his fifth foul, ending his night. Missed foul shot opportunities reared its ugly head, not allowing the Mounties to take control of the game. Berlin tied the game 52-52 with under 44 seconds to play. Somersworth held the ball until the final shot. As fate would have it Lanctot’s shot went in as the buzzer sounded, much to the delight of the Somersworth faithful, bringing to an end Berlin’s hope for a championship. “We had to make perimeter shots, and athletic layups,” said Picard. “We worked a lot harder for our points than we made them work for theirs. Give Somersworth credit, they did a good job of taking the middle away. Given all of that we were still right

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there and had our chances. We went 10 for 20 from the line, missing three front ends of 1-and-1’s, so in my book we were 10 for 23. We simply left too many points out there at the free throw line.” Picard summarized, “It is very difficult to play a perfect game, but you have to minimize the chances you give the opponent. We just gave them too much to overcome and move on. Our intensity was much better in the second half.” For the game, Somersworth shot 23-46 from the floor and 8-14 from the foul line. Fauci had twelve points and team mate Lanctot eleven markers. The Mounties were 18-39 from the floor and 10-20 from the foul line. Arsenault 26 and Drouin twelve, were the top point getters. This was the final game for senior members Tyler Baillargeon, Jeremy Michalik, Zach Donaldson, Bryar King, Andrew McKenna, and Zach Stephenson. A great season for the Berlin seniors. SHS 16 17 12 10--55 BHS 10 14 16 12--52

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Berlin Bowling Center league results AMC March international dinner series BERLIN -- Friday, February 4 Couples League: Top Teams- #1 Hot Rodders 54-22, #2 Strike Force 47-29, #3 Sharpshooters 45-31, high game men- Al Host 211, Mark Hood 194, high series- Al Host 540, Gary Pinette 526, high game women- Liz Host and Tina Host 201, high series- Tina Host 563, Liz Host 519. Saturday, February 5 Bumper League: League Champions The Fireballz, high game- Rylee Goodwin 99, Cassidy Parker and Austin Letarte 91, most over average- Rylee Goodwin +25, Madison Fillion and Cassidy Parker +11. Monday, February 7 Women’s League: Top Teams- #1 AWDY 16-8, #2 Mom’s Nite Out and Power House both at 14-10, high gameLisa Williams 182, Susan Small 180, Louise Tyler 174, high series- Williams 492, Tyler 491, Anita Valliere 486. Tuesday, February 8 Commercial League: Top teams#1 C&C Satellite 55-33, #2 Double K Trucking 51.5-36.5, #3 Guardien Angel 51-37, High game- Nick Fournier 244, 240, David Moore 238, high seriesFournier 668, Mike Valliere 638, Brian Valley 590. Wednesday, February 9 Olympians & Friends: Top teams- #1 Celtics 9-3, #2 Patriots 8-4, #3 Spitfires and Red Sox 7-5, high game- Angela Donato 198, Travis Roy 146, high series- Donato 335, Tom Sweeney and Mike Ruel both at 271, most over average- Donato +60, Ruel +33, most over average series- Donato +59, Ruel +47. Thursday, February 10 Early Bird League: Top teams- Owls 18.5-9.5, #2 Ducks 17.5-10.5, high ORDINANCE from page one

with the issue and have gotten no response or been told its agencies are too busy. He added the town was advised to take this route rather than rely on the state. Jim Andrews said he felt the ordinance isn’t necessary since the town could simply put up a sign asking truckers to limit their use of engine brakes in town. “One please goes a long way,” said Andrews. Karen Corcoran said this could open up the town to dealing with more things beyond truck noise. She added this could quickly spread to loud car radios or anything else someone finds annoying. “It’s going to get way out of hand,” said Corcoran. Julie St. Germaine asked what happened to neighbors being neighbors and simply talking to each other to solve these issues. Ron Donato said most people are courteous but this helps people deal-

game- Anita Valliere 198, Ann Leger 170, high series- Valliere 484, Lori Penney 435. North Country Men’s League: Top team- round three is Pine Tree Power 11-1, high game Brandon Steady 247, 235, high series- Steady 662, Dave Osgood 590. Friday, February 11 2-Person League: Top teams- #1 Spare change 14-6, #2 Numba Won! 13-7, #3 Monsters 11-9, high gameGary Pinette 214, Rick Stiasny 181, high series- Pinette 555, Cari Gosselin 465, most over average Stiasny +77, Logan McLain +67, most over average series- McLain +94, Stiasny +65. Saturday, February 12 Kid’s League: Top teams- #1 Pinz-AFlyin 10-2, #2 The Swedes 8.5-3.5, #3 Marines 6.5-5.5, high game- Tanner Cote 217, high series- Cote 310, most over average Tanner Cote +95. Sunday, February 13 Couples League: Top teams- #1 Strykers 57-31, Spares 50-38, #2 Spares 50-38, #3 Ball Busters 49-39, high game men- Eddie Robinson 209, Jay Williams 207, Mitch Couture 203, high series- Williams 520, Rollie Baillargeon 516, Couture 515, high game women- Louise Tyler 191, 190, Karen Gagne 183, high series- Tyler 531, Gagne 493, Cari Gosselin 485. Wednesday, February 16 Senior League: Game 1 “No Tap Winners”- Lorraine Martin and Henry Bertin 149, Game 2 “Predict Your Score”- Lil Boulanger, Game 3 “Splits, 9’s, X’s”-Lorraine Martin and Lorraine Flibotte 177, Game 4 “Poker Bowling”Don Springer, Lucky Ticket winnerLorraine Martin. ing with neighbors that don’t get how to be courteous. Angel Whitehouse said the time frame could be problematic for people who work until 5 p.m. and need to do yard work after dinner. She added this could mean they are violating the noise ordinance. Dagasse said there haven’t been any complaints about people mowing their lawns or snow blowing earlier in the morning or late a night, so why would it start happening when the ordinance gets passed. Dagasse said he agreed with extending the timeframe until later in the evening. Voters passed two amendments to the ordinance during the meeting. The first would change the timeframe from 7 p.m.- 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.- 6 a.m. The second amendment changed the working of the warrant article to reflect that the vote at the meeting is a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen

Rotary Club to hold bowling tournament BERLIN -- White Mountain Rotary Club will be sponsoring a ‘Rotary Bowling Tournament’ on Saturday, March 26, from 12 to 4 p.m. The White Mountain Rotary Club supports Cal Ripken and Senior Babe Ruth baseball; scholarships for Berlin and Gorham seniors; local

highway cleanups; sponsoring individuals for Mind Flight Program and donates to Rotary International Polio Eradication Campaign. The cost is $15 per person and will include meal, bowling shoes and a door prize ticket. Non-bowlers will be $7.50 for door prize and meal.

PINKHAM NOTCH -- Join AMC for the last month of its 2011 International Dinner and Adventure Series. Wednesday evenings transform into a weekly dinner series of international cuisine and follows with an inspiring presentation. The family style dinners at 6 p.m. features four courses, including soup or appetizer, salad, entrée, bread, dessert, and beverages. Guests may BYOB. Wednesday, March 9:. East Indies Seatrek -A Voyage Through Nusa Tenggara, the Eastern Part of the “Archipelago of the Gods” Join Theo and Melanie Stibbons on a journey in a traditional two-masted Pinisi schooner. They visited a variety of islands inhabited by different races with a rich diversity of religion and tradition. One highlight is a close encounter with Komodo Dragons, the largest monitor lizards in the world, flesh eating throwbacks to pre-historic times. Dinner featuries cuisine of Indonesia. Wednesday, March 16: Volunteering in Cameroon Join Peace Corp Volunteer Anne Raymond for a presentation on Cameroon. Called “Africa in miniature” for its geological and cultural diversity, Cameroon’s natural features include beaches, deserts, mountains, rainforests, and savannas. Anne will share her experiences. Dinner featuries cuisine of Cameroon. Wednesday, March 16: Volunteering in Cameroon Join Peace Corp Volunteer Anne Raymond for a presentation on Cameroon. Called “Africa in miniature” for its geological and cultural diversity, Cameroon’s natural features include

beaches, deserts, mountains, rainforests, and savannas. Anne will share her experiences. Dinner featuries cuisine of Cameroon. Wednesday, March 30: My Heart in Haiti: A physician’s experience immediately after the January 2010 earthquake. Dr. Will Houghton’s primary interest has always been wilderness medicine. Drawn to the field of medicine after doing month long wilderness trips with kids, he quickly came to realize the critical importance of the “what if”. During his service as a primary care physician, he taught wilderness medicine to many and diverse groups. And it has served him well in caring for those that experienced mishaps on adventure exploits, he among them. He now writes and teaches, and runs Mountain Medicine Education, a non-profit entity that teaches EMTs, nurses, and lay people to use the most important tool in their medical kits, their creativity. This was about the only tool he had when he went to Haiti in haste after the earthquake. And in this program, he tells that story. Dinner features cuisine of Haiti. Prices: $21 Adult AMC members and $23 adult non members. International dinner packages are available for $64 per person, which includes dinner, presentation, lodging at the Joe Dodge Lodge, breakfast and a trail pass at Great Glen Trails. (AMC members receive a discount on the package rate).All programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are recommended. For more information or to make reservations call: 603-466-2727 www.outdoors.org

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No cost help available for small businesses Community Bible COOS COUNTY —Are you seeking financing or management advice to expand your business? Have you decided to purchase a business or create a new venture? Business Enterprise Development Corporation (BEDCO) and the NH Small Business Development Center (NH SBDC) are offering management counseling to existing and start-up small businesses. Stewart Gates, Business Counselor for the North Country NH SBDC, provides advice in business planning, financial management, marketing, risk management, operations, and business loan packaging. He has helped businesses start, expand, and succeed for the past twenty years. Gates will be available, by appointment only, on Thursday, March 10, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, March 24, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to meet with local entrepreneurs at the Business Enterprise Development Corporation (BEDCO), 177 Main Street,

Berlin, New Hampshire. Call BEDCO at 752-3319 to schedule an appointment or for additional information on this program or business financing programs. The Business Enterprise Development Corporation (BEDCO) is a private not-for-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that offers loans and assistance to businesses in the three northern counties of New Hampshire: Carroll, Coos, and Grafton. Financing is available through various BEDCO programs independently or in conjunction with the banks and regional development corporations in the three northern counties. The NH SBDC is an outreach program of the UNH Whittemore School of Business and Economics and a cooperative venture of the Small Business Administration, the State of New Hampshire, the University System of New Hampshire, and the private sector.

Church hosting concert March 14

BERLIN --The 44 member Concert Chorale of Baptist Bible College will be performing a special time of worship and praise for our community on March 14, 7 p.m. at Community Bible Church. Baptist Bible College and Seminary is a fully-accredited, faith-centered educational institution, located in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. BBC is committed to providing students with excellence in biblical higher education for effectiveness in global Christian leadership. This concert is free of charge and everyone is welcome. Community Bible Church is located at 595 Sullivan Street in Berlin. For more information please contact the church office at 752-4315.

Last chance to buy a ‘piece of the farm’ this summer

GROVETON - The first day of spring is rapidly approaching, and so is the deadline for purchasing fresh garden shares from the 2011 GrayMist Farm CSA! There are two types of shares available to residents of the North Country communities for this summer’s growing season. Members may purchase Garden Shares which are available for two adults, or a family of four. For bigger families or those who would like more available to them for freezing or canning, multiple shares may be purchased. The Grays will offer their CSA Garden Shares for at least ten weeks, beginning with early greens in approximately mid-June. Those interested in purchasing Garden Shares are asked to do so by April 1, 2011 to ensure space in the garden. Raw milk shares are available at any time of the year. CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture is a successful program where participants purchase their farm products in advance and assume the risks of the farmer. The advantages of being a CSA member far outweigh the risks. There is an abundant and consistent supply of fresh, local products distributed weekly to members. A variety of farm products is available, and most often members find they are well-supplied for the summer. Members are able to visit with the farmer-and see where and how their food is grown. For more information, including prices and an order form, please visit www.graymistfarm.com or you may call the farm directly at 636-1896.

Rotary Club holding month long fundraiser BERLIN -- he Berlin-Gorham Rotary Club is currently having a major fundraising event. A one month [April 2011] calendar raffle drawing with daily prizes given to those lucky matching numbers drawn. The Grand Prize is the use of a two bedroom condo on Daytona Beach. All calendar purchasers will be eligible for the Grand Prize. Cost per calendar is $20, for more information purchases contact Guy @ 603.723.9502 or email info@whitmtnrotary. org.

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